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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
ENGLISH
GR-DVX
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Model No.
INSTRUCTIONS
Serial No.
LYT0002-0V8A EN
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2 EN Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK information and precautions contained in the HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE following pages to ensure safe use of this product. THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 9). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read Warning on lithium cell battery (for rem
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EN 3 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. •Do not block the openings by placing the product on But improper use can result in potential electrical shock a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. or fire hazards. This product has been engin
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4 EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, marked change in performance and you are unable to tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious restore normal operation by following the detailed injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt product. to service it yourself as opening or r
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EN 5 About Batteries SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead there is a risk of fire or explosion. to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or also a risk of fire or electric shock. the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 6 EN AC Power Soft camera case Adapter/Charger AA-V90U Hand strap Battery pack BN-V907U VIDEO/AUDIO cable VIDEO/AUDIO cable (Docking Station to TV or VCR, (camcorder to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug) S-VIDEO cable Editing cable DC cord (ø 3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)
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EN 7 TW Remote control unit RM-V711U Docking Station MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30) Power Pack CU-V900U M-DV30ME Lithium battery CR2025 Cleaning cloth (for remote control unit) Grip strap
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ABOUT DV 8 EN The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal. Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sou
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CONTENTS EN 9 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 6 ABOUT DV 8 GETTING STARTED 10 Charging The Battery Pack ..................................................................10 Installing The Battery Pack .................................................................11 Indoor Use..................................................................................... 12 Using The Power Pack .......................................................................12 Date/Time Settings .............................
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GETTING STARTED 10 EN Charging The Battery Pack You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively. ATTACH Battery pack BN-V907U To AC outlet Power cord DETACH AC Power Adapter/Charger DC jack Charger indicator 2 Power lamp Charger indicator 1 SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES 1 Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in 4 Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of to an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on. the arrow and lift off. ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES •Rem
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EN 11 NOTES: c If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. c When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only. c The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V907U Battery Pack only. c When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the Charger Indicator may not light. In this case, remove the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 12 EN Indoor Use Using The Power Pack When using the camcorder indoors, you can use For extended use, prepare the Power Pack, which the AC Adapter instead of a battery. can be loaded with two battery packs. mark To AC outlet Power cord Power lamp Knob When power is AC Power Battery cover supplied, the power Adapter/Charger lamp lights. DC input jack DC cord Screw DC cord INSERT BATTERY 1 Open the battery cover while pressing the DC-IN knob and insert the end of the batt
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A L P 5S EN 13 Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback (Z pg. 54). To set date and time follow the instructions from 1 to 4. LCD monitor Lock button REC MODE SP Power Dial WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF Power lamp GAIN UP AGC FLASH AUTO 4TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END Recording Menu ON SCREEN OFF DISPLAY ON 4DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 97 Select Dial PM 5 : 30 MENU RETURN MENU button Date/Time
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 14 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT switch Cassette holder PUSH HERE Make sure the window side is facing out. Cassette cover Erase protection switch** NOTES: OPEN CASSETTE COVER c It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to 1 Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT open. Do not apply force. switch in the direction of the arrow. The c If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder c
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A L P 5S EN 15 Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. LCD monitor Lock button Recording Menu Power dial 4REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF Power lamp GAIN UP AGC FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END 4REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X MENU button DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC Select Dial FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Recording mode indicator END SP SP LP SELECT OPERATION MODE SET RECORDING MODE M 1 Set the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing 4 First mov
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 16 EN Hand Strap Attachment Using The Soft Camera Case The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm Keep the camcorder in the soft camera case when hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold transporting it. the camcorder without using the Hand Strap. 2 2 3 1 Velcro Flap Eyelet During transporting ... Thread your belt through the soft camera case's loop for no- hands carrying. 1 Loop Flap When putting the Hand strap camcorder with the Power Pack attached into th
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EN 17 Grip Strap Attachment Before attaching the grip strap, detach the hand strap from the camcorder (Z pg. 16). Zoom switch Hand strap eyelet START/STOP Pad Loop 3 Pad 1 2 Sub hand strap eyelet ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND 1 STRAP EYELET Thread the end of the grip strap through the hand strap eyelet, then thread the other end of the grip through the loop. Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment. Tripod Mounting ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket on 2 HAND S
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5S M A GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 18 EN Diopter Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing. Diopter adjust lever Diopter adjust lever PAUSE SELECT OPERATION MODE ADJUST DIOPTER 1 Set the Power Dial to “ A ”, or “ M ”. 3 Slide the Diopter Adjust Lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder. TURN ON CAMCORDER 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully. •Slide in either direction, while looking at the viewfinder display, until it looks best to you. OFF Y A L P
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EN 19 Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V711U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. START/STOP Button (Z pg. 68) PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 62) Zoom Buttons (Z pg. 52) AUDIO MONITOR Button (Z pg. 67) DISPLAY Button (Z
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5S M A GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 20 EN Operation Mode Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes: Full Auto mode ( A ), Manual mode ( M ), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”. According to the Power Dial position you have selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the upper left corner. When set to A M When set to “ ” “ ”, “5S” or “ ” F . AUTO MANUAL PAUSE PAUSE To turn on the camcorder, first turn the Power Dial to
